Types Of Mountain Bikes Explained: Ultimate Guide

Prior to the 1970s, mountain bikes as a concept didn’t really exist at all. However, nowadays, a whole plethora of different types of mountain bikes exist, with different types tailed to specific riding styles, terrain, and categories of race. The key differences between types of mountain bikes can include the type of suspension they have, … Read more

Cross Country Bike: What Is An XC Mountain Bike?

A cross-country (XC) bike is a lightweight mountain bike built for speed and efficiency on rolling singletrack rather than aggressive descents. Modern XC bikes have 100–120 mm of suspension travel, steeper geometry (~67–69° head angle), 29” wheels, and weigh 9.5–11 kg. Compared to trail bikes (130–150 mm travel, slacker), XC bikes climb faster but feel … Read more